1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1953 Ford Consul
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Consul would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP) has 256 more horse power than 1953 Ford Consul. (40 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Consul. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ford Consul weights approximately 250 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1953 Ford Consul | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | Consul |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1508 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 40 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2550 mm |
